Definition of Akathisia

Akathisia:A movement disorder characterized by a feeling of inner restlessness and a compelling need to beinconstant motion, as well as by actions such as rocking while standing or sitting, lifting theas if marching on the spot, and crossing and uncrossing the legs while sitting. People withakathisiaare unable to sit or keep still, complain of restlessness, fidget,rockfromfootto foot, and pace.

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